PAL (Police Athletic League)
"PAL" (the Police Athletic League) started in the Depression and is still going. Supposedly, it all began in Tuckahoe, New York?…
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Palace Beach (Broadway and West 47th Street, outside Palace Theatre)
New York's Palace Theatre at 1564 Broadway (at West 47th Street) was the biggest vaudeville venue. Performers (often waiting for auditions and calls) could be found on the sidewalk in front of…
Palace Beach (Broadway and West 47th Street, outside Palace Theatre)
New York's Palace Theatre at 1564 Broadway (at West 47th Street) was the biggest vaudeville venue. Performers (often waiting for auditions and calls) could be found on the sidewalk in front of…
Palanca (“lever” or straight-ticket votiing)
Candidates (especially Democrats in South Texas) have long encouraged the populace to vote "la palanca" ("the lever") or "una palanca" ("one lever") --…
Palermo Pizza (Palermo Slice)
A "Palermo slice" (Palermo pizza) is a version of the Sicilian pizza slice that is sold at Famous Ben's Pizza and Krispy Pizza in the New York City area. The Palermo slice is a…
Palestinian (inhabitant of Palestine, Texas)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Palestine, TexasPalestine ( /ˈpælɛstiːn/ pal-e-steen) is a city in Anderson County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population…
Paleta (Mexican popsicle)
Paletas have been called "Mexican popsicles" or "frozen fruit bars." The name "paleta" itself means "blade" or "stick." Many paleterias (places…
Pambazo (bread and sandwich)
"Pambazo" is a dark bread, from the Spanish "pan bajo," or "bread eaten by the poor." In Vera Cruz (Mexico), "pambazo" is also a sandwich filled with…
Pan de Campo (State Bread)
"Pan de campo" (also known as "cowboy bread" or "camp bread") was declared the official bread of the state of Texas by the Texas legislature in 2005. The south Texas…
Pan de Huevo (Mexican egg bread)
Pan de huevo is "egg bread," a popular item in Mexican bakeries that is also called "conchas." The shell-shaped pastry is lightly sweetened on top with chocolate, vanilla, or…
Pan de Polvo or Polvoron/Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
Pan de Polvo (also called Polvoron or Polvorones or Mexican Wedding Cookies) are popular in South Texas. They're usually served at weddings or other special occasions. "Polvo" is…
Pan Dulce (Mexican Sweet Bread)
Pan dulce (pahn DOOL-say) is Mexican sweet bread, and there are many different varieties. Texas got its "pan dulce" from Mexico, and even non-Mexican bakeries in Texas serve some pan…
Pancake Capital of Texas (Hawkins nickname)
Hawkins is the "Pancake Capital of Texas" because resident Lillian Richard portrayed "Aunt Jemima" for Quaker Oats from 1911-1947. Hawkins isn't known for producing great…
Pancakes in the Park
"Pancakes in the Park" is a new festival with a catchy name. NYC ParksPancakes in the ParkSunday, Jun 25, 200611:00 am - 3:00 pmManhattan Come enjoy our old-fashioned pancake breakfast…
Panchos
"Panchos" are "nachos" with more things added, such as beans and guacamole (or sour cream). Some say that panchos also contain a different type of tortilla chip, not simply the…
Panda Paws (ice cream)
Perry's Ice Cream (located in Akron, New York) makes "Panda Paws" ice cream -- vanilla ice cream with mini peanut butter cups and swirls of thick, rich fudge. The peanut butter cups…
Pandejo (pandemia/pandemic + pendejo)
"Pandejo" is a Spanish portmanteau term from "pandemic" ("pandemia" in Spanish) and "pendejo" (Spanish for "idiot"). A "pandejo" during…
Pandemic of the Injected
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was described as a "Pandemic of the Unvaccinated" in June 2021 by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, in July 2021 by Centers for Disease Control and…
Pandemic of the Unvaccinated
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was described as a "Pandemic of the Unvaccinated" in June 2021 by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, in July 2021 by Centers for Disease Control and…
Pandemicrat (pandemic + bureaucrat)
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in the words "pandemicrat" (pandemic + bureaucrat) and "pandemocrat" (pandemic + Democrat) that began to be used in February 2020.…